Boxted Solar Farm, through construction and operations, would support the local area and help to secure long-term economic, social and environmental benefits.
Ground-mounted solar is one of the cheapest forms of electricity generation and is readily deployable at scale.
Capable of producing clean, green electricity for approximately 8,900 homes each year.
Potential to deliver a biodiversity net gain of 114% for habitat units and 82% for hedgerow units.
Potential to deliver significant inward investment from the construction of the solar farm, through the use of local businesses and services.
Delivering a host of biodiversity enhancement including the creation of over 4.5 acres of woodland and 3.5km of new hedgerow.
Deliver business rates of around £30,000 annually for the life of the project, helping to fund vital local services for all local residents.
Potential benefits include a local electricity discount scheme providing eligible households an annual discount on their electricity bill; a new permissive footpath, providing additional opportunities for walking and enjoyment of the local countryside and a picnic area, creating a new community space where residents and visitors can spend time outdoors.